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as in possibility
something that might happen
agencies trying to provide for every contingency in a national emergency
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as in provision
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
an offer to buy the house, with the contingency that it pass inspection
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Recent Examples of contingency
The concept described, in unprecedented detail and across a range of contingencies, how U.S. and allied forces could be adapted to enhance deterrence and defense.
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Andrew F. Krepinevich, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2025
Given the city’s geographic proximity to a major fault line, his team had recommended that the government update its building codes to make structures more resilient and improve seismic contingency planning.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
When supply chains buckled, when health officials enforced lockdowns, organizations that had invested in contingency planning and crisis management demonstrated resilience and staying power.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The sources spoke on condition of anonymity in order to openly discuss their company's contingency planning for potential tariffs.
—Michael Erman, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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Andrew F. Krepinevich, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2025
Given the city’s geographic proximity to a major fault line, his team had recommended that the government update its building codes to make structures more resilient and improve seismic contingency planning.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
When supply chains buckled, when health officials enforced lockdowns, organizations that had invested in contingency planning and crisis management demonstrated resilience and staying power.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The sources spoke on condition of anonymity in order to openly discuss their company's contingency planning for potential tariffs.
—Michael Erman, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contingency
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While no cases have been reported in the Kansas City metro, health officials are steeling themselves for the possibility the disease will emerge in the area.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a new interview with Bill Apter of Sportskeeda, Luger was asked about the possibility of having Sting and Diamond Dallas Page on hand at the Hall of Fame.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Inside the rule was a provision to kill Luna’s bill and others like it in the future, drawing severe backlash from several GOP lawmakers.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2025
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The final product can only include provisions dealing with taxes, spending or the debt limit, and any new spending must be paid for.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Infantino confirmed in an address to UEFA’s annual congress in Belgrade that the U.S., probably alongside other Concacaf members, had a clear path to stage the event.—
Samindra Kunti,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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To submit events To submit a community event for online publication, email information at least two weeks before the event to [email protected].—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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This can provide the agility needed to shift workloads across different providers as strategic requirements change.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Transportation Security Administration confirmed to USA TODAY that the agency still had plans to enforce the identification requirement for every adult traveler starting Wednesday, May 7.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Despite the pro-poultry contingent’s loss, Sorgatz said the Village Board still may reconsider the current ban.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Members of Colorado’s Republican congressional contingent have avoided live large-scale constituent events, given the pushback and dissent other GOP officeholders have faced at similar get-togethers across the country.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
2 Apr. 2025
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Some of your co-stars have described treacherous filming conditions in Thailand.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Another resident of the unit was in serious condition after being able to get to safety on their own.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Again, this is a case of humans using AI to persuade people to adopt their views rather than an indication that AI is extreme or prone to suggesting extreme ideas and behaviors.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But the researchers determined that the mortality rate of amniotic fluid embolism was as high as 46% in some cases, particularly when there was a co-occurring health issue or problem with the placenta.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
8 Apr. 2025
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The two parties had yet to reach an agreement on the exact language for the stipulation, and planned to continue discussions overnight and into a hearing Thursday.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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But Albert Breer reported the NFL has changed those eligibility rules, removing the playoff stipulation.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Contingency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingency. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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